Project Engineer / Design Engineer

A leading UK manufacturing organisation is looking to appoint a Project Engineer / Design Engineer to support major capital investment projects across multiple manufacturing facilities nationwide.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with strong CAD design capability and engineering experience within a production/manufacturing environment to join their central engineering and capital projects function, supporting projects typically ranging from £250K to £2M.

The role is primarily focused on supporting manufacturing operations across their network of factories and the central capital projects team by providing upfront engineering design, plant layout support, process improvement analysis, and technical project coordination during the early concept and feasibility stages of capital projects.

The position is based in the Derbyshire area and will involve regular travel to manufacturing plants across the UK, including occasional overnight stays.

What’s in it for you as Project Engineer / Design Engineer

• Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 DOE
• 15% Annual Bonus
• Company Car or Car Allowance
• BUPA Healthcare
• Training and career development opportunities
• Share Option Scheme
• 10% Company Pension Contribution
• 27 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme

Key Responsibilities of Project Engineer / Design Engineer

• Produce 2D and 3D engineering designs for manufacturing and capital projects
• Support concept development, plant layouts, machinery positioning, and equipment integration
• Visit manufacturing sites to assess existing operations and identify process bottlenecks and improvement opportunities
• Work closely with operations, engineering, and project teams to develop practical engineering solutions
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors to obtain technical information, specifications, and quotations
• Support the preparation of tender documentation and technical specifications for capital equipment procurement
• Assist in feasibility studies and project planning activities
• Provide engineering and CAD support across a variety of manufacturing improvement and capital expenditure projects

Project Engineer / Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

Applicants should ideally come from one of the following backgrounds:

• Mechanical Engineering
• Process Engineering
• Chemical Engineering

You will also require:

• Previous experience working within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong understanding of process manufacturing operations
• Experience producing machinery, process, or equipment layouts
• 2D and 3D CAD design experience using one or more of the following:
  • AutoCAD
  • SolidWorks
  • Inventor
  • Fusion 360
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders
• Full UK Driving Licence

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business investing heavily in UK operations and engineering improvement projects.

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